Veterans Day programs scheduled

Veterans Day in Laguna Woods will be celebrated with a free program by the Laguna Woods American Legion Post 257 at Clubhouse 1 at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. This is one day earlier than the official day, Sunday, Nov 11.

The program includes the Post Honor Guard, Orange High School Jr ROTC Honor Guard, patriotic songs, Veterans Day highlights. The featured speakers will be George Reish, U.S. Army Air Corps, WWII, awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, and Lou Tirado, also U.S. Army Air Corps, WWII, who was shot down over Europe, and escaped from a German prisoner of war camp. Both are Laguna Woods residents. Commander Warren Marr will direct the program.

At The Towers

The Towers will be hosting a free Veterans Day Celebration Friday, Nov. 9. The event will begin at 1:30 p.m. and commence with a presentation by the American Legion Post 257 Color Guard. Laguna Woods Village veterans will be introduced, and several readings will be given honoring those who have served. Refreshments will be served.

On Monday, Nov. 12, the events will continue when Larry Maurer presents his program of the music of WWII. This event will take place at 7:15 p.m. in Lortscher Hall. Both events are open to Towers residents only.

Jewish War Veterans

On Sunday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. the Jewish War Veterans and Auxiliary Post 680 will hold a Veterans Day service at El Toro Cemetery, 25752 Trabuco Road, Lake Forest. Rabbi Dennis Linson of Temple Judea will speak. For information call Steve 454-9127.

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